2023 BCERC – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The 43rd BCERC will be held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from June 7 - 10, 2023.  The conference is co-sponsored by the Office of Research & Engagement, Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI), and the Haslam College of Business.

Key Dates for 2023 BCERC

September 7, 2022 - Abstract Submission and Doctoral Consortium Application Sites Open
October 10, 2022 - Submit Abstracts by 11:59 pm EST
December 7, 2022 - Doctoral Consortium Application Due by 11:59 pm EST
Mid-December, 2022 - Notification of Acceptance Sent to Authors
January 31 - April 1, 2023 - Registration is Open for BCERC 2023
March 8, 2023 - Summary Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
April 19, 2023 - 6-Page Abridged Paper Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
June 7-10, 2023 - 2023 BCERC at University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

2023 BCERC Best Paper Award Sponsors

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for best paper in the general category - $3,000

The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper in the franchising category - $3,000

The Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Award (Illinois State) for Best Paper on Social Entrepreneurship - $2,500

The Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship (BIFE) Award (Babson College) for best paper in the family business category - $1,000